Gookies Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 234-20 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
30
Last inspection
May 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
28 / 2
Gookies Kitchen currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 12, 2026 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 30 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
May 12, 2026
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 30
- Critical points
- 28
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
May 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Jul 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Feb 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 1, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Gookies Kitchen received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in September 2023 with a score of 11.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Gookies Kitchen's latest score: 30
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gookies Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Gookies Kitchen does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Gookies Kitchen last inspected?
Gookies Kitchen was last inspected on May 12, 2026.
What was Gookies Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Gookies Kitchen's latest inspection score was 30 points.
How many violations did Gookies Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Gookies Kitchen had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Gookies Kitchen located?
Gookies Kitchen is located at 234-20 Merrick Boulevard in Queens, NY 11422.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50133951
Last updated: July 3, 2026